Replacing Faux Wood Cockpit Trim

plymouthgrady said:
I had the same problem with the 92 228. I ended up vinyl wrapping them and they came out amazing.
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can you share technique. I sanded and painted mine 4 years ago and are looking tired again
 
Ive replaced this on 3 different 1990’s GWs using composite trim from Home depot. All costs less than $100 for the entire boat, looks great, lasr forever amd cheap to replace.

Thats what the newer models use anyway.
 
I would assume, based on buying it at a box store, that composite = PVC board. But I don't think that's what is used by GW? You can't really finish edges nicely and I've only ever seen stark white there.

But hey - it's all about what floats our own boat, right? All that matters, in the end, is what WE are happy with!

I'm curious about the wrapping in terms of robustness? I would think it scratches easily (and would be more noticeable than in wood or HDPE... both of which can be sanded/smoothed, as well) and then the edges of the scratch might start to peel?
 
Yeah they have it in the exact same dimensions and thickness in the trim isle. Some even with wood pattern.
 
Cuts just fine with my chop saw amd no it doesnt scratch. Also cleans up easily in case of grime.

Get in the truck and drive to look at it.

Kind of splitting hairs here. Already explained how well it works.

Gave you a solution and you already have made up your mind what you want to do ahead of time. Why are you asking for help to start with.

‘You can lead a horse to water but cant make it drink.’
 
dogdoc said:
can you share technique. I sanded and painted mine 4 years ago and are looking tired again
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I bought a roll of shrink wrap vinyl, cut it size and briefly hit it w a heat gun. Came out amazing and it’s lasted at least 4 years. IMG_0852.jpeg63675736855__83E131FA-0680-4645-8E09-5B2D455F3AD8.jpegIMG_1034.jpegIMG_1033.jpeg
 
Johnyrude200 said:
Cuts just fine with my chop saw amd no it doesnt scratch. Also cleans up easily in case of grime.

Get in the truck and drive to look at it.

Kind of splitting hairs here. Already explained how well it works.

Gave you a solution and you already have made up your mind what you want to do ahead of time. Why are you asking for help to start with.

‘You can lead a horse to water but cant make it drink.’
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So I think Dennis and I are asking specifically about this more in detail. Is it PVC or not? We know PVC is too soft and not a good alternative. Unfortunately, getting in the car and driving to the nearest Home Depot is over an hour drive for me, so if I knew more about what it was, I will check online to read more on it.
I don't think anyone is challenging you, just asking for more info.

When I search online at Home Depot for composite trim, it comes up with LP material in cedar texture. So not sure what you might be finding in the store. I wonder if it is not available online. Where would we look in the store?
 
Johnyrude200 said:
Cuts just fine with my chop saw amd no it doesnt scratch. Also cleans up easily in case of grime.

Get in the truck and drive to look at it.

Kind of splitting hairs here. Already explained how well it works.

Gave you a solution and you already have made up your mind what you want to do ahead of time. Why are you asking for help to start with.

‘You can lead a horse to water but cant make it drink.’
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Ummm... who are you talking too?

The OP from over a few months ago?

You seem agitated. Why?

If it's PVC I don't need to drive anywhere - I'm very, very familiar with it from house building/repair
 
Hi Dennis, I assumed Johnyrude was responding to you based on the sequence of the string. I was agreeing with you about the PVC and responding to Johnyrude's comments. I am not agitated. He is saying drive to Home Depot. ;)
 
ROBERTH said:
Hi Dennis, I assumed Johnyrude was responding to you based on the sequence of the string. I was agreeing with you about the PVC and responding to Johnyrude's comments. I am not agitated. He is saying drive to Home Depot. ;)
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Thanks, Robert.

Maybe you're right? I don't understand why, though. I don't think anything I said attacked him or was rude in any way?

Maybe he didn't read every post, either - early on I suggested PVC board as an option - it all comes down to "to each their own".

It just wouldn't be my choice based on the reasons I mentioned - hopefully he's not upset simply because I have a different opinion than him.
 
Yeah, no worries...nothing meant to be cross in any way. Sometimes posts and words are impersonable and are mis-interpreted.
I have tried PVC...it does not do well at all.
I currently have starboard as the trim replacement in cockpit area and even with screw holes enlarged, oblong and loose, they warp like crazy when the sun it hitting them.
As we all know, we have not yet found a duratrim replacement worthy of the characteristics of the duratrim. It is a shame we can't still get this product as it is very stable.
I am intrigued if there is a composite out there that would be a good replacement. I have looked long and hard to no avail and until the post from johnyrude, I don't think anyone else has really found anything either as far as I am aware.
I will be trying to get to a Home Depot sometime, but they are so far away now. I check Lowes every now and then, but haven't found anything there that is a new type product that would be sufficient.
 
Don't worry about getting to HD, Robert - same stuff at Lowes - just a different name on the tag.

To your point about HDPE (starboard is a brand name), I remember many years ago when it really "hit the scene" for things like this and it was the cat's meow... until people started having experiences just like yours. It still is great stuff and has it's merits and places to be used - it's the long lengths of it that are typically issues. PVC will expand in heat as well, but not nearly to the same extent.

An advantage that HDPE has over PVC is that it is "harder" - meaning PVC will dent easier. A deep scratch/gouge in HDPE can also mostly be made to go away with some smart sanding because it is solid all the way through - the PVC is actually different on the inside - it's "expanded" PVC so it is different than PVC pipes - the interior actually looks somewhat sponge-like because it is aerated (expanded). PVC will take paint much better - but you have to watch what colors are used. As most know, HDPE can be bought in colors that closely mimic the off-white used in our boats. PVC is still great stuff - one just needs to know where it's limits are and be OK with that.

And, yes... I'm still waiting for that great composite product, too!
 
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